Suggest Treatment For Itching On Back While Lying Down

Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2016

Question: What causes itching on my back when reclining in a chair and some times laying down?

When I am walking or standing, I don't itch.

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Allergy is a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear Sir

Welcome to this site!

I am Dr V XXXXXXX I have noted your query and will try to resolve the issue.

There is strong possibility that allergy would be responsible for the situation. Rarely, pressure on a body area can also lead to similar symptoms.

For my patients with this profile, I advise following and get good results:

1 To use a covering of cotton cloth on the back of chair

2 To not permit sweat to accumulate in the area

3 To try changing the cushions or any back support

4 To keep on changing posture so that pressure on any one area is relieved

5 Tab Levocetrizine 5mg once a day for two weeks

These measures prove very helpful. I hope you will make use of the information to your best advantage.

Please contact again if you need more information.

Best wishes, Sir.

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